This Sunday, November 17, TFX broadcasts Justice League. The question viewers are asking is: does Zack Snyder's film have a sequel? Answer !
Tonight, TFX is honoring Justice League. Released in 2017, this film brings together the iconic heroes of the DC universe: Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Flash (Ezra Miller) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher). Despite an impressive cast, the film did not meet with the expected success, disappointing both fans and the press. Production was also marked by turbulence. Zack Snyder, initially in charge, had to abandon the project for personal reasons. It was Joss Whedon who finalized the film, but this transition left a bitter taste, giving birth to a feature film perceived as incomplete.
Faced with the mixed reception of Justice Leaguea community of fans mobilized, demanding Zack Snyder's initial version. After years of pressure, Warner Bros. finally gave in and, in 2021, the famous “Snyder Cut” saw the light of day, exclusively on HBO Max. With a duration of 4 hours, this new production required an additional budget estimated at $70 million to be finalized. Darker and faithful to the director's vision, it was praised by fans of the genre But despite this colossal effort, the film did not relaunch the DC cinematographic universe, which is now preparing for one. reboot total under the direction of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
An improbable but intriguing sequel
While the DCEU (DC Extended Universe) bows out to make way for the DCU (DC Universe), Zack Snyder still seems attached to his superheroes. Recently, on the social network Vero, he posted an enigmatic message: “You want to see ZSJL (Zack Snyder Justice League, editor's note) on the big screen… stay tuned for the date.” This statement sparked excitement among fans. However, a worldwide release seems unlikely. The hypothesis of a limited screening, in a few theaters in the United States, seems more realistic. To be continued!